Dr. MP Madhu, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster RV Hospital Here’s all you need to know about colonoscopy, a test to diagnose the problems of the large intestine Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat passes through four tubes: the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine […]
What we need to know about HMPV
By, Dr Sangeeta V Budur, Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive care, Aster RV Hospital HMPV virus is not a novel virus – It was first isolated in 2001 by Van den Hoogen and her colleagues in Netherlands in the nasopharyngeal secretions of children with respiratory tract infections. The virus was named human metapneumovirus because […]
Toxic Truths: Protecting Your Health from Natural Toxins in Everyday Foods
Soumita Biswas, Clinical Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital Natural toxins in food are a hidden yet significant concern, capable of causing a wide range of adverse health effects. These toxins, naturally produced by plants, algae, or fungi, can pose serious health risks to both humans and livestock. From mild allergic reactions to severe, even fatal outcomes, […]
A Growing Threat: Navigating HMPV and Emerging Respiratory Illnesses in Children
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency at Aster RV Hospital Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has become an important issue among respiratory infections in children in the last few years. Though it is like other viral infections, where symptoms include cough, cold, and fever, its clinical presentations and treatment modalities […]
Aster RV Hospital aids Stroke Patient’s Remarkable Recovery Journey
Aster RV Hospital proudly highlights the inspiring recovery journey of a 63-year-old international stroke patient who overcame significant hurdles, including treatment abroad, a challenging long-distance flight, and rigorous rehabilitation, to regain his independence and health. The patient suffered a stroke while on an international trip and was immediately rushed to a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, […]
Winter Wellness: Fight Seasonal Diseases
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The health problems associated with the winter are very particular and different, especially about respiratory health. Flu, bronchitis, common colds, and other seasonal diseases typically increase in number during this season because of the cool temperature, indoor crowding, and other environmental […]
Importance and Awareness of Radiography in Healthcare Industry
Dr. Ravindra B Kamble, Lead Consultant – Neuro-Intervention & Diagnostic Radiology, Aster RV Hospital We need to raise the awareness of the value of radiography, in healthcare. This has to come in the form of knowing the importance that radiography and X ray technology play in the diagnostics and treatment of various conditions, which is […]
A “BIG HEART” which was not good for her
In a remarkable medical achievement, a team of cardio surgeons headed by Dr. Divakar Bhat at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar in Bengaluru performed a complex open heart surgery on a 40-year-old Nepalese woman, saving her life after she suffered from severe heart complications due to rheumatic heart disease. The patient had undergone heart valve […]
Unmasking COPD: The Silent Respiratory Threat of Smoking
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021, approximately 5% of all global deaths. Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age occur in low- and […]
Breathe Easy: Preventing Pneumonia This Winter
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital During the change of weather, especially during winters, people do catch different diseases like cold, cough, and fever. In most of these cases, the mere disease is flu, but some people develop pneumonia afterward as a secondary infection. According to the […]